permit
UK[pəˈmɪt]US[pərˈmɪt]
v
to allow something to happen or to give someone official permission to do something
n
an official document that allows someone to do something
Morpheme Breakdown
per
mit
per
through
mit
send
Etymology
the word "permit" originates from the latin verb permittere, a compound of per- ("through, thoroughly") and mittere ("to send, let go"). the literal sense of "sending something through" or "letting it go completely" evolved into the abstract meaning of granting passage or consent. this concept of authoritative allowance passed into middle english via old french permettre. the modern dual usage, as both a verb meaning to authorize and a noun meaning the authorization document itself, reflects this core idea of granting passage or approval.
Analysis
Structure: per (through) + mit (send)
per: latin origin, meaning "through, thoroughly". serves as an intensive prefix.
mit: latin origin, from the verb mittere, meaning "to send, let go". serves as the root.
Examples
the city does not permit parking on this street overnight.
you need a special permit to fish in this lake.
her visa does not permit her to work in the country.